ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MATERIALS)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Champaign, Illinois, is seeking an Engineering Technician (Materials) to support the ERDC Construction and Engineering Research Laboratory. The role involves performing advanced NDT, adhesion testing, and microscope imaging to evaluate material degradation and corrosion resistance.

The position is posted with GS pay bands, requires Top Secret clearance, and applications close on 2026-10-06. The work location is on-site within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods.
• Ability to perform pull-off adhesion testing and holiday detection.
• Skills in detailed microscope imaging to analyze material degradation.

Responsibilities

• Execute advanced NDT methods, perform pull-off adhesion testing and holiday detection.
• Conduct detailed microscope imaging to assess material degradation and corrosion resistance.
• Coordinate with lab teams to document findings and support ERDC research goals.

Skills

NDT testing

adhesion testing

microscope imaging

material degradation analysis

corrosion resistance testing

Tools

NDT equipment

microscope

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

About the Position: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction and Engineering Research Laboratory. This position is being filled as an Engineering Technician (Materials) DE-03 (GS-08/10). GS 08: $55,882 - $72,644 GS 09: $61,722 - $80,243 GS 10: $67,970 - $88,356

Key Responsibilities

Execute advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), pull-off adhesion testing, holiday detection, and detailed microscope imaging to analyze material degradation and validate corrosion resistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $55882 – $88356/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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